Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary hadn't done well against Mary Star of the Sea recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Cardinals blew past the Stars 20-2. Considering the Cardinals have won four games by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Alyssa Ochoa was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs.
04/01/25 @ Mary Star of the Sea | 4 |
03/20/25 vs Bishop Conaty-Loretto | 3 |
02/27/25 @ Maranatha | 3 |
03/04/25 @ Edison | 2 |
02/22/25 vs San Marcos | 1 |
In other batting news, Lilah Ramos was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maraya Hernandez, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .600. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in four consecutive matchups.
The victory got Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary back to even at 6-6. As for Mary Star of the Sea, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary and Mary Star of the Sea will both be playing Ramona Convent the next time they take the field. The Stars will head out to face the Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Cardinals will host them at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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